Key Specs

1160sq ft

2Beds

1Baths

1Floors

0Garages

Plan Description

Ideal for rural lots, this small home maximizes space through an open floor plan and well organized spaces. Emphasis has been placed on passive solar design techniques. These techniques include large shaded glazing areas that can be oriented for southern exposure. Its materials and method of construction emphasize durability, energy efficiency and modern design. The metal roof and weather resistant fiber cement panel siding will stand the test of time against the elements.
The design hosts two generous bedrooms, one full bath with laundry, a large common area and access to a back yard deck. An entire wall of built in casework offers a multi-functional space for storage and entertainment. Opening the pair of double French doors creates a unique transitional space between living space and the outdoors. To maximize passive solar gains the form of the Rural Retreat is rectangular with the largest areas of glass on one of the long faces of the house. These large glazing areas are also shaded through the use of exterior mounted window shades. An important goal during the design of this house was choosing durable materials.
A clean modern interior greets you upon entry into the Rural Retreat. High cathedral ceilings make for a lasting first impression and provide for a comfortable transition into a non-confining, spacious common area. The wall of built in case work is a versatile multi-functional space ideal for storage, display and or entertainment. The living room in the is a versatile communal space where many of life’s “at home” activities and comforts can be found such as lounging, reading, surfing the web or watching your favorite movie.

This plan can be customized!

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What's included in this plan set

House plans created for Green Living give our customers design options that meet or exceed existing energy standards, while giving options in the realm of cost, style, and environmental commitment. As an example, all Green Living homes are designed to perform 30% to 50% better than prescriptive building code energy performance. The level of home performance depends on the products that you choose.

Each Green Living house plan includes:

LEED for Homes Rating System: Guidelines to meet LEED for Homes certification levels of: Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. LEED for Homes is a national, voluntary certification system, developed by
national experts and experienced builders, that promotes the design and
construction of high-performance green homes and encourages the adoption
of sustainable practices by the homebuilding industry.
The LEED for Homes Rating System is part of the suite of nationally
recognized LEED Green Building Rating Systems administered by USGBC.
Like all LEED Rating Systems, it is the market's leadership system, targeting
the top 25% of home building practices in terms of environmental responsibility.
LEED provides industry resources and tools on how to "green" any new home.
With LEED, homebuilders can differentiate their structures as meeting the
highest performance measures, and homebuyers can readily identify high quality
green homes. LEED provides national consistency in defining the features of a green home, enables builders anywhere in the country to obtain
a green rating on their homes, and assures homebuyers of the quality of their purchases, all based on a recognized national brand. Learn more about the LEED® Rating System here.

Window shading details: External window shading devices are an effective method for reducing heat gains through windows during Summer. In fact, external shading devices can reduce heat gains by up to 80% if sized and built properly. With this in mind, the founders of Green Living, formerly Free Green, created this page to assist home builders in constructing effective window shading devices. The information we provide includes a zoning map of the United States, zoning charts for proper sizing of shading devices and a variety of shading device styles and materials to suite different tastes and different home designs.

General Notes: Typically one sheet of general notes pertinent to the construction of the home

Exterior Elevations: A blueprint picture of all four sides showing exterior materials and measurements.

Foundation Plan: Drawn to 1/4" scale, this page shows all necessary notations and dimensions including support columns, walls and excavated and unexcavated areas.

Floor Plan(s): Detailed plans, drawn to 1/4" scale for each level showing room dimensions, wall partitions, windows, etc. as well as the location of electrical outlets and switches.

Interior Elevations: Detailed drawings of kitchen cabinet elevations and other elements as required.

Cross Section: A vertical cutaway view of the house from roof to foundation showing details of framing, construction, flooring and roofing.

Framing Plans: Drawn to 1/4" scale. The framing layout is intended to be a suggested layout only. Design loads & weather conditions vary by region. As a result the size, spacing & layout of all structural elements in this home design must be approved by a structural engineer and code official based on your specific site location prior to construction.

Electrical Plan with electrical symbols legend: In general, each house plan set includes an electrical plan which will show the locations of lights, receptacles, switches, etc. Note: Most Green Living plans have an electrical plan, however some do not. Please contact us to verify.

Pricing

PDF Set

PDF plan sets are best for fast electronic delivery and inexpensive local printing.

5 Copy Set

$792.00

5 printed plan sets mailed to you.

CAD Set

$1386.00

For use by design professionals to make substantial changes to your house plan and inexpensive local printing.

Study Set

$594.00

One electronic set for bidding purposes only. Not a legal building set for construction.

Foundation Options

Crawlspace

$0.00

Ideal for semi-sloped or level lot, home can be built off of grade, typically 18” - 48”.

*Options with a fee may take time to prepare. Please call to confirm.

Additional Options:

Right-Reading Reverse

$135.00

Choose this option to reverse your plans and to have the text and dimensions readable.

Additional Construction Sets

$45.00

Additional hard copies of the plan (can be ordered at the time of purchase and within 90 days of the purchase date).

Additional Use License

$315.00

Additional Use License.

Audio Video Design

$90.00

Receive an overlay sheet with suggested placement of audio and video components.

Construction Guide

$35.10

Educate yourself about basic building ideas with these four detailed diagrams that discuss electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural topics.

Lighting Design

$90.00

Receive an overlay sheet with suggested placement of lighting fixtures.

Unlimited Use License

$630.00

Unlimited Use License.

Unless you buy an “unlimited” plan set or a multi-use license you may only build one home from a set of plans. Please call to verify if you intend to build more than once. Plan licenses are non-transferable and cannot be resold.

We offer a 90% credit when you upgrade from a set, that is not for construction, to a 5-Copy set (or greater).

Our Plans are designed for energy efficiency. The idea is to broaden access to green design. Houseplans.com is excited to welcome the Green Living collection of innovative plans by FreeGreen founders David Wax and Ben Uyeda. These designs range from Contemporary to Country and Farmhouse styles. All incorporate green building materials and techniques. David and Ben are experts in the field of green design and also co-founded ZeroEnergy Design, an architecture and energy consulting firm specializing in new construction and major renovations. They got their start leading Cornell University's 2005 Solar Decathlon team, which won the second place award. The competition, sponsored by the US Department of Energy, challenges universities from across the US and beyond to research, design and build an 800 square-foot off-grid solar home. David holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Business Administration from the Johnson School at Cornell University and is an IT consultant for the securities and capital markets. He says: "FreeGreen was able to integrate architecture and engineering software for custom home design, which meant that we could produce green design fast." Ben holds a Bachelor and Master of Architecture from Cornell University School of Architecture. He has been a visiting lecturer at Cornell, where he developed an original curriculum to teach the principles of sustainable design, and lectures on sustainable design at Northeastern University. His new venture is Home Made Modern: "smart, affordable DIY design ideas for cool people who like modern home furnishings." You can follow Ben's diverse design interests on Pinterest.

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Important Information

All sales on house plans and customization/modifications are final. No refunds or exchanges can be given once your order has started the fulfillment process.

All house plans from Houseplans are designed to conform to the local codes when and where the original house was constructed.

In addition to the house plans you order, you may also need a site plan that shows where the house is going to be located on the property. You might also need beams sized to accommodate roof loads specific to your region. Your home builder can usually help you with this. You may also need a septic design unless your lot is served by a sanitary sewer system. Many areas now have area-specific energy codes that also have to be followed. This normally involves filling out a simple form providing documentation that your house plans are in compliance.

In some regions, there is a second step you will need to take to insure your house plans are in compliance with local codes. Some areas of North America have very strict engineering requirements. Examples of this would be, but not limited to, earthquake-prone areas of California and the Pacific Coast, hurricane risk areas of the Florida, Gulf & Carolina Coasts. New York, New Jersey, Nevada, and parts of Illinois require review by a local professional as well. If you are building in these areas, it is most likely you will need to hire a state licensed structural engineer to analyze the design and provide additional drawings and calculations required by your building department. If you aren’t sure, building departments typically have a handout they will give you listing all of the items they require to submit for and obtain a building permit.

Additionally, stock plans do not have a professional stamp attached. If your building department requires one, they will only accept a stamp from a professional licensed in the state where you plan to build. In this case, you will need to take your house plans to a local engineer or architect for review and stamping. In addition, plans which are used to construct homes in Nevada are required to be drawn by a licensed Nevada architect.